Click on the link below, watch the 2 minute video and then ask your local councillors to make “Space for Cycling” one of their election manifesto pledges. Space for Cycling Please use your voice to help us make a case for more and better places to ride a bike in Derby. Say that: You support… Continue reading Ask Derby City Councillors to Make Space for Cycling
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Halfords offer free bike workshops for children
Over Easter Halfords are offering free workshops to show 7 to 11 year olds the basics of things to check on their bike. Spaces are limited so book soon. The Kingsway store currently has slots on Wed 16th and Wed 23rd April. See this link to book.
Raleigh history
Older members will remember the massive Raleigh factory in Nottingham that has now become the site of part of the University of Nottingham. Researchers have been collecting reminiscences from workers at the factory (and others) and have created a website containing many hours of filmed interviews and historical images here
Safer not bigger lorries
The See Me, Save Me campaign is encouraging people to write to their MEP to say yes to safer but no to bigger trucks in the vote in the European Parliament on 18th March (Ref Revision of directive 96/53 HGV weights and dimensions). More details and suggested points to make here.
Free Adult Cycle Training and Route Planning
Cycle Derby are offering free one-to-one cycle training to build your confidence, as well as a wealth of information to get you started including detailed route planners to get you to your destination as quickly and confidently as possible. More details here
Cycling Job Opportunities in Brussels with European Cyclists’ Federation
Five new job vacancies at the ECF’s Brussels Office! They are looking for: Fiscal and Economic Policy Officer ECF Urban Mobility & Cities Policy Officer Project Officer Office Assistant ECF EuroVelo Project Assistant Please go here to read more details of the jobs.
Closed Cycle Circuit Planning Meeting – Thursday 6th Feb 5pm
Thanks for all the support you’ve already provided for the Derby Closed Cycle Circuit. The final stages of making this happen are now approaching with the City Council’s planning committee meeting this Thursday to decide on the application. To show the level of support for the proposals, we’d like as many supporters as possible to… Continue reading Closed Cycle Circuit Planning Meeting – Thursday 6th Feb 5pm
Closed Cycle Circuit – your support is needed
The planning application for the proposed Closed Cycle Circuit beside the Multi-Sports Arena in Pride Park is currently under consideration and, to maximise the chances of a positive outcome, it is important that as many people as possible add their support. The online consultation period has now ended but, until the 3rd Feb (5pm), you… Continue reading Closed Cycle Circuit – your support is needed
Cycling and the Derby City Core Strategy
You may have seen that the City Council has published its ideas for how Derby should develop over the next 15 years. This is called the draft Core Strategy and is available at this link. It includes maps of proposed housing development, maybe including your neighbourhood. There are also policies covering various topics including cycling… Continue reading Cycling and the Derby City Core Strategy
Proposed Darley Abbey to Duffield route
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